Keshet was founded 28 years ago by a group of Jewish parents who were concerned about the futures of their children who had special needs. Today, Keshet provides community-based educational, recreational and vocational programs to children, teens and young adults with developmental disabilities. The school's goal is to enable them to participate as fully as possible in mainstream society.
Students of Keshet share lunch periods, prayer services and other activities with children attending the Sager Solomon Schechter Day and Middle Schools, all housed in the same building on Dundee Road. Keshet's administrative offices are located at 617 Landwehr Road.
Students from Glenview, Northbrook and unincorporated Northfield Township attend Field Middle School, which is led by Principal Erin Murphy. Opened in 1965, the school added a fine arts wing and auditorium in 1991. Special programs include an artist in residence, "Field Idol" competition and annual school musical.